6.1 - Christianity in Britain
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- Created on: 30-01-20 20:02
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- 6.1 - Christianity in Britain
- History of Britain goes back almost 2000 years
- Teachings of Christianity deeply embedded in British traditions and culture:
- School terms
- Christian calendar influences other British traditions
- Valentine's Day [a Saint's day]
- Pancake Day [Shrove Tuesday]
- Halloween [the day before All Saint's Day]
- The week has 7 days
- Nation has religious diversity but Christianity consistently largest number of followers of all religions
- Established Church = C of E
- Strong links with the state, government and government led institutions [law, education and military]
- Queen is head of state and Defender of Faith
- Crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury
- Also is the Supreme Governor of the C of E
- Approves the appointment of senior clerics
- Opens new sessions of the General Synod [Churches' governing body]
- Keeps the coronation vow to maintain the Church
- 'The Church has a duty to protect the free practice of all faiths in this country' The Queen
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